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Fundraising events to benefit THS' Trottier

TYNGSBORO -- Jack Trottier, a 17-year-old and the quarterback of the Tyngsboro High School football team last fall was injured in a snowboarding accident on Jan. 16.

He was wearing a helmet but landed on his neck and shoulders, paralyzing him from the chest down.

Trottier is currently at Boston Children's Hospital and was recently accepted into an intensive six-week rehabilitative program at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, which is a top facility for brain and spinal cord injuries. His family is currently working with insurance professionals and health care providers to coordinate his rehabilitation.

In an effort to help the Trottier family there will be two fundraising events held with 100-percent of the proceeds going to the Trottier family.

On event will be held Sunday at Duke's Pub and Grille, 147 Frost Road in Tyngsboro. A fun-filled family-friendly event including live music, raffles and food running from 3-9 p.m.

The other event will take place on Saturday, March 2 at Tyngsboro Sports Center, 18 Progress Ave. in Tyngsboro. The event will run from 7 p.m. to midnight and will include food, entertainment and raffles. A donation of $20 is asked. Please make checks payable to Tiger Football Club - "Get Jack Better."

Donations can also be sent to Dick Insurance Agency c/o Barry Dick, 461 Main Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876.

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